Determine the energy difference (in joules) betweeen then=6 and the ground state of a hydrogen atom (answer in 3 sig figs)

Answer 1

∆E = R_H (1/n_f² - 1/n_i²)

∆E = change in energy = ?

R_H = -2.179x10^-18 J

n_f = final energy level = 1

n_i = final energy level = 6

∆E = -2.179x10^-18 J (1 - 0.02778) = -2.179x10^-18 J (0.9722)

∆E = -2.12x10^-18 J